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The PSA for the CPE will assess the candidate’s ability to:
- Prepare a cadaver ( simulator starting with the August 28, 2021 session at WCVM Saskatoon) for a sterile abdominal procedure;
- Prepare her-/himself for a sterile surgical procedure;
- Perform a ventral midline celiotomy (approximately 10 cm in length) and close the ventral midline celiotomy, subcutaneous tissue and skin on cadaver ( simulator starting with the August 28 session at WCVM Saskatoon)
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The Preliminary Surgical Assessment has been a mandatory step of the NEB process for all candidates taking the CPE since January 1st, 2017.
PSA sessions are continuously being planned and are usually offered around ten times a offered throughout the year.
After registration, you will be put on the waiting list. The wait time to get a seat assigned is currently between 6-9 months. We usually notify you about available seats 6-8 weeks in advance once a site confirms a date. If the proposed date or location does not work for you, you can wait for a later date.Once you are registered to the PSA you’ll be put on the waiting list.
PSA sessions are currently offered at the following locations in Canada:
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